CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! The Unifor Local 2289 Scholarship Committee was pleased to announce the following winners for 2024: Orianna MacNeil, Tessa Campbell, Chelsea Webb, and Jordan Fortner. Congratulations on behalf of all the members! Below are photos of […]
Read MoreUnifor Education CentreAt Unifor there is an emphasis on education. The Paid Education Leave program (PEL) is a fund negotiated in our collective bargaining—Article 29.13. It is used to develop and offer courses on topics relating to workers’ experiences, assist in building […]
Read MoreThe following is the response from Unifor National regarding the announcement on Thursday, Feb 8, regarding job cuts:
Read MoreWe would like to welcome the following members to the positions below: Safety Representative (CHSC): Paul Burke Women’s Advocate: Mary-Lynn Chittick Human Right’s Committee: Will Sweeney—Young Worker Lorna Bowden—Worker of ColourTracy Emery—Women Lukas Gould—AboriginalLGBTQ—VacantWorkers with Disabilities—Vacant Scholarship Committee: RJ MacNeil—District 1Tracy Emery—District […]
Read MoreLawtons Drugs Partner Discount Card – Expiry Date UpdateThe current Lawtons Drug Partner Discount cards in circulation, with an expiry date of December 31, 2023, will continue to be honoured at all Lawtons Drugs locations past the expiry date. Lawtons […]
Read MoreThe electronic vote for 2023 Local 2289 elected positions will be held from 9:00 am on June 1 until 5:00 pm on June 21. Below is the list of candidates for each office and the announcement of acclaimed positions. Click […]
Read MoreMAY HEALTH AND WELLNESS INFORMATION Enjoy the season without the sneezing! An allergy is an overreaction of the body’s immune system to normally harmless substances. Usually, the immune system protects your body by eliminating foreign substances (or allergens), such as bacteria […]
Read MoreThe result of the election for interim Regional Director for District 4 for Unifor Local 2289 is as follows: District 4 Regional Director Craig Marriott Thank you to all members who voted and to all candidates for their interest in […]
Read MorePlease see the following Call Letter regarding for Unifor Local 2289’s 2023 Annual Local meeting. What is the Annual Local Meeting (ALM)? The purpose of the ALM is to exchange ideas and make recommendations to the Executive Board; provide a […]
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